Day: September 2, 2025

Manila: If appointed Ombudsman, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated he would permit access to government officials’ statements of assets and liabilities (SALN), provided there are safeguards against misuse. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press briefing following his interview with the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), Remulla emphasized that SALNs should not be ‘weaponized’ against public officials. He expressed concerns about the potential misuse of SALNs for harassment or blackmail, highlighting the risks of exposing sensitive information. Remulla noted that while SALNs can be accessed for investigative purposes by government agencies, it is crucial to implement appropriate safeguards

Camp vicente lim: Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas has reassumed the role of director of the Police Regional Office-Calabarzon (PRO-4A) on Tuesday. Lucas took over from Brig. Gen Jack Wanky during a turnover ceremony held at Camp Vicente Lim. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Gen. Bernard Banac, PNP Deputy Administrator, presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of fulfilling duties and missions with dedication. Brig. Gen. Lucas, in his message, committed to adhering to the 8-Point Agenda of the acting chief of the Philippine National Police, Lt. Gen Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., aiming to enhance services for the

Manila: Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) fugitive search unit (FSU) have arrested three Chinese nationals caught by Tawi-Tawi police while attempting to illegally cross Philippine borders. According to Philippines News Agency, BI FSU Chief Rendel Ryan Sy identified the suspects as Zhang Xiaofeng, 36; Guo Jinxia, 35; and Zhong Xiongwei, 54. They were arrested on August 29 after being found to also be overstaying in the country. Personnel of the Mapun Municipal Police Station (MPS) under the Tawi-Tawi Police Provincial Office (PPO) reportedly intercepted Zang and Guo during a routine checkpoint at the Port of Mapun. Meanwhile, Zhong

Pangasinan: Vice Governor Mark Ronald Lambino has expressed support for the investigation and call for full transparency in flood control projects nationwide. “We support the call from the President (Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.), the different senators, and local legislators for full transparency in all projects of the government, both national and local. We need that because, as we all know, the money being used by the national government, national government agencies, and local government units (LGUs) are from the taxes of the people, and the people have the right to ensure that the taxes they are paying go to worthwhile

Bago city: The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island Region (BJMP-NIR) has initiated a probe into the entry of contraband seized during a recent greyhound operation at the Negros Occidental District Jail (NODJ) in Bago City. The operation, which took place in the male dormitory of the facility, lasted seven hours and led to the confiscation of various unauthorized items, including heating equipment, pointed steel bars, improvised bladed weapons, and club-like sticks. According to Philippines News Agency, BJMP-NIR spokesperson Senior Inspector Juniven Umadhay explained that part of the investigation focuses on determining how these contraband items were smuggled into